Project Developer for Industrial 3D Print in Defence R&D

Danish Technological Institute; Aarhus; On-site; DKK 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Danish Technological Institute in Aarhus is expanding its R&D team to lead defence-related 3D printing initiatives. The role focuses on translating complex defence requirements into practical 3D printing solutions and managing international projects with partners such as defence companies and institutions.

You will drive development and creation of new initiatives, while expanding the Institute’s strategic network in Europe.

Qualifications

• Technical background in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Experience with defence industry and/or industrial 3D printing is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Identify and explore project opportunities with European partners.
• Lead international 3D printing projects and align scope with partners.
• Translate defence requirements into 3D printing solutions and drive development.
• Support commercial development and knowledge transfer to services.

Skills

Technical background

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

3D printing expertise

Tools

3D printing technology

Job description

Are you ready to shape the future of defence through 3D printing?

Join one of Europe’s leading knowledge centres for industrial 3D printing at Danish Technological Institute in Aarhus. We are expanding rapidly and are therefore looking for our new colleague who is motivated working with 3D printing in research and development projects related to defence activities.

3D printing in research and development defence projects

When you join our R&D team, you will become part of a highly competent group of dedicated 3D print experts. Our collaborative team of 12 colleagues offers a space where you can always exchange ideas and get support, and where your contributions help shape the future of industrial 3D printing.

The team has an increasing focus on defence activities in collaboration with major defence companies and institutions such as EDA, NATO, and DALO. Therefore, we are looking for a profile who wants to establish new initiatives and lead existing projects within these fields. You will play a key role in translating complex defence requirements into 3D printing solutions while expanding our strategic network.

Typical Tasks Will Include

• Exploring project opportunities with companies
• Discussing and aligning project scope with companies
• Project management of international 3D print-related projects
• Ensure that knowledge and technology from R&D projects can be used in commercial services.

In addition, you will be expected to play an active role in both the technological and commercial development of the Institute’s activities in the field of 3D printing.

Note: Due to the nature of the projects, you must be able to obtain and maintain a personal security clearance.

Your Background

You have a technical background, maybe in mechanical engineering or related field. Previous experience with the defence industry and/or industrial 3D printing is an advantage. Whatever your level of experience, we will ensure that you get a thorough introduction to give you a good start.

We Imagine That You

• Are proactive, responsible, and capable of driving initiatives independently.
• Possess an innovative mindset and the drive to pursue and test new ideas.
• Are strong at building trust and long-lasting relationships with colleagues, industrial partners, and international institutions.
• Enjoy a high degree of personal interaction and stakeholder management.

Travel activity: You should expect approximately 15 travel days per year for visits to European partners, conferences, and industry events.

You will become part of Danish Technological Institute

Industrial 3D Print is a centre at Danish Technological Institute with 30 highly specialised employees working with the application of 3D printing in industrial settings. We develop and produce advanced products in plastic and metal for drones, fuel cells, satellites, sensors, etc., for a wide range of Danish and international industrial customers. The team’s tasks include a combination of long-term international development projects and short-term commercial tasks. Danish Technological Institute has been working with 3D printing since 1989 and is leading in the field of development and production of 3D metal printing.

We constantly push the boundaries of what can be produced using 3D printing to make it more accessible to Danish businesses. We do this by, for example, participating in R&D projects through which we contribute to breaking down the industrial barriers that stand in the way of the acceptance of 3D printing technologies. Typical projects are supported by foundations/programmes such as European Defence Fund, Horizon Europe, Innovation Fund Denmark, etc. Our roles in these are typically project management, development, presentation, testing and pilot production.

Contact

If you have any questions regarding the job, please contact Team Manager Anders Hjermitslev, on tel. [phone]

Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis, so we look forward to receiving your application as soon as possible and no later than September 1st, 2026